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Bancroft, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
590 Population 1,595/sq mi density
$46,563 Median Income $33,875 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $156,190 Zillow
$851 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bancroft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,347 ft (411 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,595/sq mi
Coordinates42.0104°N, 96.5735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThurston County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 35.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 97 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 56 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 102 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 64 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 52 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 44 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 82 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 19 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 88 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 24 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 44 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 74 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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